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URTICAIRE FROID [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Immunology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical urticaria 1, record 1, English, physical%20urticaria
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the category of physical urticaria, the author includes: dermo-graphism; pressure urticaria; cholinergic urticaria; localized heat urticaria; acquired cold-induced urticaria; familial cold urticaria; light induced urticaria (solar urticaria); aquagenic urticaria; vibratory angioedema. 1, record 1, English, - physical%20urticaria
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Immunologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- urticaire physique
1, record 1, French, urticaire%20physique
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Dans les) urticaires «physiques» [...], les IgE semblent souvent intervenir. On distingue sous ce terme le dermographisme qui entraîne une réaction érythémateuse et prurigineuse éphémère sur le parcours d’un microtraumatisme induit par un objet solide, l'urticaire au froid, parfois associée à un angio-œdème et plus rarement à des manifestations respiratoires ou à une syncope [...], l'urticaire cholinergique qui apparaît au contraire après une élévation de la température [...] ou un exercice, l'urticaire à la lumière [...] 1, record 1, French, - urticaire%20physique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pressure urticaria 1, record 2, English, pressure%20urticaria
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uncommonly, a sustained or repeated pressure, such as beneath binding garments, sitting, or walking will cause edema in the local area. The lesions can begin within minutes, but are most often delayed 4-6 hours, persisting for 18-24 hours. The role of vasoactive mediators and the pathogenesis is unknown. 1, record 2, English, - pressure%20urticaria
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Delayed pressure urticaria ... occurs after pressure on the skin such as carrying a shopping basket, and occurs 4-6 hours afterwards. The swellings are painful, indurated, last 8-24 hours ... 2, record 2, English, - pressure%20urticaria
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Épiderme et derme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- urticaire à la pression
1, record 2, French, urticaire%20%C3%A0%20la%20pression
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Les) urticaires «physiques» [...] relèvent aussi de ce chapitre car les IgE semblent souvent intervenir. On distingue sous ce terme le dermographisme qui entraîne une réaction érythémateuse et prurigineuse éphémère sur le parcours d’un microtraumatisme induit par un objet solide, l'urticaire au froid, parfois associée à un angio-œdème et plus rarement à des manifestations respiratoires ou à une syncope [...], l'urticaire cholinergique [...], l'urticaire à la lumière, qui survient après exposition au soleil, et l'urticaire à la pression. 1, record 2, French, - urticaire%20%C3%A0%20la%20pression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-03-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Immunology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cold urticaria 1, record 3, English, cold%20urticaria
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Urticaria precipitated by cold air, water, or objects, occurring in two forms: In the autosomal dominant form, which is associated with fever, arthralgias and leukocytosis, the lesions present as erythematous, burning papules and macules. The more common acquired form is usually idiopathic and self-limited. 1, record 3, English, - cold%20urticaria
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cold urticaria ... is usually acquired but may rarely be familial, inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. In the familial type, attacks are precipitated by cold and accompanied by fever, malaise and arthralgia. 2, record 3, English, - cold%20urticaria
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Immunologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- urticaire au froid
1, record 3, French, urticaire%20au%20froid
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le problème des urticaires «physiques» [...] relève aussi de ce chapitre car les IgE semblent souvent intervenir. On distingue sous ce terme le dermographisme qui entraîne une réaction érythémateuse et prurigineuse éphémère sur le parcours d’un microtraumatisme induit par un objet solide, l'urticaire au froid, parfois associée à un angioedème et plus rarement à des manifestations respiratoires ou à une syncope [...], l'urticaire cholinergique [...], l'urticaire à la lumière, qui survient après exposition au soleil, et l'urticaire à la pression. 1, record 3, French, - urticaire%20au%20froid
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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